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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 20 October 2008.


Food: Pork and Bacon

Question
asked the Chairman of Committees:Further to his Written Answer on 16 July(WA 168–69), whether he has referred the difference in quoted costs for bacon between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to BPEX for its comment.
Answer

No. The difference in cost between English bacon and Dutch bacon is a matter for the agricultural industry. We will continue to source bacon in line with House of Lords procurement policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5573; 704 c79WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
House of Lords: Pork and Bacon
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
House of Lords Procurement Prices Netherlands Pigmeat
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk